GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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WordMeaning
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
quadrupedan animal having four feet
quenchput out
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
surmountto prevail over : overcome
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon